Abstract
Chronic Achilles tendon injury is a challenging problem. A review of the different
options available and their technical considerations is required. Reconstruction of
the Achilles tendon depends on numerous factors such as the gap between the debrided
tendon ends, the presence of a distal stump, and the and presence of scar tissue.
Various protocols have been described for reconstruction. Methods of reconstruction
vary from direct repair, bridging of the tendon gap with tendon grafts or tendon transfers.
We review and enumerate the different protocols enumerated for the reconstruction
of chronic Achilles tendon lesions in the literature and look at the authors preferred
methods of reconstruction
Keywords
reconstruction - Achilles - chronic - tendon transfer
